Achieving Excellence in Preschool Literacy Instruction
Guilford Press | Laura M. Justice and Carol Vukelich | December 2007
ISBN 13: 9781593856113
High-quality preschool programs are essential to improving children’s outcomes in reading achievement and leveling language and literacy disparities among students from diverse backgrounds. Grounded in state-of-the-art research evidence, this practice-oriented book demonstrates how preschool professionals can create, evaluate and sustain exemplary programs. Chapters from leading authorities cover coaching, assessment and differentiation, as well as explicit strategies for teaching English language learners and helping at-risk readers. Discussion questions and suggested activities for professional development are included, as are reproducible assessment forms and planning tools for use in the classroom.
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“From designing high-quality programs to optimizing early learning environments, from assessments to coaching, this book has it all. It is informative, objective, interesting, insightful and filled with practical applications. Each author is an expert in the field, which greatly contributes to the book’s significance…. If you are interested in creating a classroom of excellence in language and literacy, it is essential that this book becomes part of your classroom and personal library.”—Susan J. Kimmel, PhD, University of Oklahoma
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